A portion of a roadway which has been designated by pavement markings and signs for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists.

Paved Shoulder

The portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled way, for accommodation of stopped vehicles, emergency use and lateral support of sub-base, base and surface courses, often used by cyclists where paved.

Bicycle Route

Bicycle routes are marked with signs that are intended to guide bicyclists onto or along particular roadways or paths between a starting location and an ending location.

Sharrow

A pavement marking symbol that indicates an appropriate bicycle positioning in a shared lane.

Wide Curb Lane

A lane of a travel that is open to bicycle travel and vehicular use.

Multi-Use Trail

A bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way. Shared use paths may also be used by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers and other non-motorized users.

Mountain Bike Trail

An off-road trail designated for mountain bike riding will offer various types of trail surfaces and difficulty. Trails may be marked with trail markers or signs.

Example sign:

Route Suitable for Cycling

This type of designation does not include any signage or painted markings on the road. A route suitable for cycling is a designation for a road that has favorable conditions including pavement condition, road width, and traffic volume to offer a safe and enjoyable route between existing marked bicycle facilities.